Here’s the @spurs roster for the California Classic July 3rd & 5th in Sacramento. #PorVida pic.twitter.com/sdANROdqKr
— Dan Weiss (@DanWeissPBP) June 29, 2023
Brooklyn and San Antonio are potential landing spots for Tyler Herro
— NBACentral (@TheNBACentral) July 2, 2023
Are those good fits? 👀 pic.twitter.com/lxwxIJO8QE
2 things have since become public knowledge both via @TheLagerLine
— Paulo Alves (@PauloAlvesNBA) July 2, 2023
-The #Rockets had a deal in place for Lopez agreed to and Lopez blindsighted them
-The ATL deal was agreed to to open up space for Lopez
Lopez went back on his word, the Rockets didnt want to do the same to ATL
AustinAg2012 said:
Answer: Kawhi's a b*tch.
HTH
You're friend is an idiot. Kawhi has shown everybody who he is since he forced his way out of SA. Nobody ever knows what the hell is going on with this guy. The Spurs bent over backward for him and he still made up a reason to be mad.HummingbirdSaltalamacchia said:
Totally random question and not to dredge up the past, but I can't get the TA search to work, but can someone give me the real low down as to what happened with the Kawhi deal/Uncle Dennis, etc? My buddy, a Mavs fan, is basically claiming the Spurs misdiagnosed Kawhis injury, didn't listen to him and rushed him back, caused further injury, cost him money , etc. And that Kawhi forcing his way out of SA was a culmination of Spurs **** ups and lack of trust and not a negative reflection of KL.
Ag Natural said:You're friend is an idiot. Kawhi has shown everybody who he is since he forced his way out of SA. Nobody ever knows what the hell is going on with this guy. The Spurs bent over backward for him and he still made up a reason to be mad.HummingbirdSaltalamacchia said:
Totally random question and not to dredge up the past, but I can't get the TA search to work, but can someone give me the real low down as to what happened with the Kawhi deal/Uncle Dennis, etc? My buddy, a Mavs fan, is basically claiming the Spurs misdiagnosed Kawhis injury, didn't listen to him and rushed him back, caused further injury, cost him money , etc. And that Kawhi forcing his way out of SA was a culmination of Spurs **** ups and lack of trust and not a negative reflection of KL.
Nothing to see here...just French stars Tony Parker and Victor Wembanyama hanging out on a Sunday in San Antonio. 💯 #GoSpurGo #PorVida pic.twitter.com/RCoMREOy3R
— RJ Marquez (@KSATRJ) July 2, 2023
All kidding aside, Kawhi is apparently an odd guy, borderline "on the spectrum."AustinAg2012 said:
Answer: Kawhi's a b*tch.
HTH
HummingbirdSaltalamacchia said:Brooklyn and San Antonio are potential landing spots for Tyler Herro
— NBACentral (@TheNBACentral) July 2, 2023
Are those good fits? 👀 pic.twitter.com/lxwxIJO8QE
No thanks
Guitarsoup said:
If he stays healthy, I like Devin Vassell more. Plus Herro has a 4y120mm contract.
I'm not a big fan of paying 30mm+/year for guys that aren't All-NBA.
West Texan said:Guitarsoup said:
If he stays healthy, I like Devin Vassell more. Plus Herro has a 4y120mm contract.
I'm not a big fan of paying 30mm+/year for guys that aren't All-NBA.
The huge extension that Herro signed is definitely the biggest drawback. However, dude can really fill it up. I think you could play them next to each other with Vassell's length. I'm not the biggest fan of using our cap space on Herro, but you could do worse than a 23 year old that is a proven bucket getter on efficient shooting numbers.
Guitarsoup said:
Dame's future salariesHummingbirdSaltalamacchia said:
I know it's not going to happen, but I'm coming around to the possibility of Dame provided the deal isn't completely awful. Obviously Wemby, Sochan, Vassell are untouchable. Might put Branham there. But Keldon, McBuckets some filler and a boatload of picks I'd be ok with. Just think we need a PG, he provides that, pairs well with Wemby on paper, he provides some much needed veteran leadership and think he would be great for the young guys. I dunno. I don't hate the idea like I did initially
But again, it's not going to happen
NEW: Per source, #Spurs rookie Sir’Jabari Rice will not play in the California Classic Summer League (illness).
— Nate Ryan (@nateryansports) July 3, 2023
The rookie out of Texas didn’t make the trip and is back in San Antonio recovering. Rice reportedly agreed to a two-way contract w/ the #Spurs on draft night.
Spurs say Malaki Branham will not play in the SL opener tonight in Sacramento. He'll be available Wednesday vs. LAL. *shrug emoji*
— Jeff McDonald (@JMcDonald_SAEN) July 3, 2023
West Texan said:
Game isn't over yet but I'll go ahead and give some of my thoughts and observations.
-the summer Spurs still look like the Spurs. They move and play with the same kind of system that the big club does, and it's light years better than this hornets squad.
-we may not see much more of Julian Champagnie in summer league action. He's looked every bit of an NBA player out there who knows exactly what his strengths are. He's moved without the ball and knocked down 3s, attacked close outs and finished/gotten fouled at the rim, some timely cuts and crashing the offensive boards, and he's gotten out and run in transition for easy buckets. He's not out there trying to do too much and I love it. He's also moved his feet pretty well on defense and been active with his length in passing lanes.
-Barlow has been the next best player. He's noticeably bigger and more stout than last season and it's made him much better. The spin and finish with the left hand was a prime example of this. He's had several nice moves and finishes on the offensive end and even hit a little 18 foot jumper. Defensively he's done well in his drop coverage and had a couple help side blocks. The possession where he forced Brandon Miller into a travel on the perimeter was really nice and I'd like to see him moving his feet more.
-Cissoko looks like he's gonna be a really good defender. I really like the work he did on Brandon Miller, just made life hell for him. Didn't do too much on the offensive end, but had a couple of nice passes.
-Blake Wesley had some of the same issues as last year where he can get to the rim but just can't finish. He also had a few boneheaded turnovers that he needs to cut out. He's wasn't terrible but also hasn't been great.
West Texan said:
Some Cissoko love.Sidy Cissoko is a legit NBA defender
— The Box and One (@TheBoxAndOne_) July 4, 2023
This game says more about him than it does about Brandon Miller -- but it's pretty telling about bothSidy Cissoko (No. 25 on San Antonio) has some very very spicy defensive tools and instincts. Plus strength/pliability/reflexes/change of direction at 19 years old & 6’8 200 lbs. Smidge of playmaking juice too…Mark his name down ✍️
— NBA University (@NBA_University) July 4, 2023
Wesley didn't play as bad as that stat line suggests. He was clearly trying to run point and set everybody up. He got a bunch of those turnovers trying to force feed the ball to teammates. Clearly, he could have gotten to the rim anytime he wanted. Champagnie and Barlow were awesome. I can't believe neither guy was drafted.Guitarsoup said:
The great:
Barlow: 10-13 shooting for 24 points and 11 rebounds, only 2 fouls and no turnovers.
Champagnie: 9-20 and 5-12 for 30 points, 8 rebounds, 4 steals, 1 foul, 0 turnovers
Brandon Miller couldn't score while being guarded by Sidy Cissoko. Miller had 7 fouls and 6 turnovers.
The not so great:
Wesley: 3-9 for 8 points, 8 assists, 7 turnovers
Charles Bediako: 12 minutes, 5 fouls, 1-3 shooting for 5 points, 3 rebounds
